by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Wazzu ranks in comparison to other schools with anthropology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wazzu was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Anthropology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
| Best Anthropology Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Washington State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Wazzu. This makes it the #137 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wazzu is $25,519. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,806 for all anthropology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Wazzu, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $43,958 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,679 for all anthropology majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wazzu was $1,382 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $578 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,976 | $27,052 |
| Fees | $2,021 | $2,021 |
| Books and Supplies | $762 | $762 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,131 | $13,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,642 | $3,642 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 anthropology majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wazzu. Of these graduates, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Wazzu does not offer an online option for its anthropology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Wazzu Online Learning page.
Of the 8 anthropology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Wazzu, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wazzu are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Washington State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Social Sciences | 250 |
| Political Science & Government | 93 |
| Economics | 74 |
| Sociology | 67 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.